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How to get fromBakersfield, CA to Thousand Oaksby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield, CA to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 55m
    $21–42

  2. Drive 115.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield, CA to Thousand Oakscar car 115.6 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, line 169 bus, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Canoga Stationbus bus 169
    3. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    5h 54m
    $39–61

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    7h 45m
    $38–63

Bakersfield, CA to Thousand Oaks by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bakersfield, CA to Thousand Oaks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Thousand Oaks / Skyline via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Canoga Station in around 5h 54m.

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